GI Diet Advice About Deli Food

Deli Foods High in Fat

Although the carbohydrate content of most
deli foods is low, which means their GI value and glycemic load is low,
many are high in saturated fat, which is associated with a higher risk
for atherosclerotic heart disease. Deli food can also be high in salt
and sodium nitrates. As a result, these foods are not generally suitable
for a healthy GI diet plan, and should be consumed sparingly. That said,
some deli options (eg. sliced chicken/ turkey breast, lean ham) are nutritious
and low in fat, and make a perfectly good addition to any low GI eating
plan.

Types of Deli Foods To Avoid on a GI Diet
Program

GI Diets and Dietary Health

Weight loss diets based on low-GI foods
help to keep blood sugar levels from rising too fast after meals and snacks.
Less glucose in the bloodstream causes the pancreas to secrete less insulin.
This combination of less blood glucose and less insulin helps to avoid
metabolic health problems such as pre-diabetes, hyperinsulinism and reduced
glucose tolerance.

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